ZIGExN buys Ultimate Resources Group for $3Mn to boost RPO services
TOKYO, JAPAN — ZIGExN Co., Ltd., a Japanese HR and life services platform provider, has announced that its consolidated subsidiary, Ties Co., Ltd., has acquired all shares of Ultimate Resources Group (URG), a Tokyo-based recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) and job placement firm.
The acquisition, valued at JPY 419 million (US$ 2.9 million), took effect on May 22.
The deal aims to combine Ties’ job placement and recruitment outsourcing strengths with URG’s RPO expertise, enhancing ZIGExN’s comprehensive talent acquisition support for clients.
“Following the execution of this partnership, we will flexibly utilise the resources of the ZIGExN Group to promptly enhance URG’s personnel and expand its RPO customer base,” said Ties.
Synergies and market impact
“We aim to further expand URG’s job placement business by applying the business operation know-how, including the consultant hiring and development processes, cultivated by Ties,” Ties added.
“Additionally, we will promote the strengthening of Ties’ RPO functions to accelerate the company’s growth.”
ZIGExN’s move comes amid a growing HR outsourcing market in Japan and Asia. The company’s expanded portfolio is expected to generate synergies, enhance its competitive position, and create new growth opportunities in the region.
Company profiles and services
Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Tokyo, ZIGExN operates across several business segments, including human resources, real estate, and lifestyle services. The company’s HR division specializes in job placement, recruitment process outsourcing, and related HR services.
ZIGExN reported revenues of JPY 6.9 billion (US$ 46.6 million) for the fourth quarter ended 31 March 2025. Its operations extend beyond Japan, with IT and HR consulting services in Vietnam through its subsidiary ZIGExN VeNtura.
URG, also based in Tokyo, provides RPO and job placement services, primarily catering to consulting firms and manufacturers. For the fiscal year ending April 2025, URG expects revenues of JPY 655 million (US$ 4.5 million) and an operating profit of JPY 42 million (US$ 292,929).
ZIGExN’s core operations are in Japan, but it also maintains a strong presence in Vietnam through ZIGExN VeNtura, which offers IT and HR consulting services. URG’s primary market remains Japan, serving domestic consulting and manufacturing sectors.
